13 I am certain that I will see the Lord’s goodnessin the land of the living. (Psalm 27:13 CSB) It is so very easy to get discouraged when we are facing something that seems catastrophic or is long term and seems to have no positive outcome. I feel like I write about this often, but it … Read more
1…..There is no truth, no faithful love,and no knowledge of God in the land!2 Cursing, lying, murder, stealing,and adultery are rampant;one act of bloodshed follows another.3 For this reason the land mourns,and everyone who lives in it languishes….(Hosea 4:1b-3a CSB) Does the above sound familiar. It speaks to the fact that from the days of the Bible to now we are living in … Read more
1 The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress.Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.” (Hosea 3:1 NIV) Who says there is no humor in the Bible? But, let’s set … Read more
31 Let all bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander be removed from you, along with all malice. 32 And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you[a] in Christ. (Ephesians 4:31-32 CSB) Kindness is a choice we make every moment of every day. It is easy to be mad. I spent a long … Read more
12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ. (Philippians 1:12-13 CSB) Take note this morning that Paul wrote this letter … Read more